Thanks for the info, it’s definitely relevant to to me. That’s similar in size to what I pull, how is it going up those mountain passes?If it's relevant to the OP's decision, it's not a sidetrack! The 8 is great for towing. Plenty of gear selection for any situation. My wife is a virtuoso with the gear shift coming down mountain passes with 3500 lbs of trailer pushing, choosing just the right ratio to avoid the brakes and keep speed under control.